Imlisanen Jamir The past couple of weeks should serve as a reminder that commuters travelling the National Highway 2 between Dimapur and Kohima are doing so under constant danger. The incidents of the past w

“The problem with the electronic media is all about TRPs, leading to more and more sensationalism, damage reputation of people and masquerade as form of right,” a 3-judge bench of the Supreme Court

Witoubou Newmai Amartya Sen in his celebrated book, Identity and Violence: The Illusion of Destiny, says that “important choices have to be made even when crucial discoveries occur.” He adds, &ld

The issue of land is sensitive and emotional. More so, in the context of Nagaland, where different layers of ownership, as well as protection, exist given the historical circumstances that resulted in the state

Dr Asangba Tzüdir         Citing “deliberate suppression and deprived in all aspects for the last six decades”, the ENSF while rejecting the present form of the Nagaland S

Imlisanen Jamir September 13 was the 22nd death anniversary of Dr Talimeren Ao—the sporting icon from Nagaland, and Independent India’s first flag bearer and captain of the Indian Football Team t

Imkong Walling In law, there is a term called ‘suo moto.’ This term, of Latin origin is defined as “on its own motion/accord,” or in other words— taking a conscientious initiati

Witoubou Newmai For a long time, the efficiency in physical marketing or transport prowess also determined the positions of media houses to a great degree. But now, with the advent of the digital era, we beg

Veroli Zhimo Under massive pressure from the Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) and Naga Mothers’ Association (NMA), the then Congress government passed the Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition (NLTP)

Dr Asangba Tzudir Since the times of Shakespeare and even before, there have been issues regarding the “law’s delay” and thus it has become a common perception that cases generally take too

Imlisanen Jamir They were equalizers of sorts—things which democratized the gamer tag, one preciously held on to and guarded by only a certain section of people for a very long time.  The two m

The lifting of restriction on the movement of passenger vehicles came as a relief for both the public as well as the auto drivers in Dimapur but with nothing said about fares till date, passengers have been at

Witoubou Newmai The Naga political issue needs to be resolved by adopting how genuine issues are resolved, and not by glossing over its nuances from the burden of impatience and circumstances. It is to me

Veroli Zhimo Back in the 90s, Star TV would show reruns of an American cop show called, ‘Hill Street Blues.’  At the beginning of each episode, the duty sergeant would read out a list of

Dr Asangba Tzüdir The various instances of sexual offences perpetrated, especially on girl child, in our own den over the years, have over and above everything else, brought to fore the need to attack t

Imlisanen Jamir It’s the kind of good news we could get used to. Nagaland’s COVID-19 positivity trend over the past two weeks has been quiet re-assuring, especially following the large number of

The art of persuasion is a crucial skillset for a politician or in politics. Glib talk and lofty promises too are essential ingredients for sustaining or starting any political campaign. In contrast, statist

Witoubou Newmai It goes without saying that the varied natures of the optics of sections of people are also key attributes to differences on the Naga political issue. This is because circumstances or the dif

Literacy and education, among others, are seen as a catalyst to socio-economic mobility and crucial pointers of progress and overall development of a society. They play central roles in human development that i

Dr Asangba Tzüdir Times are confusing where the only thing certain about the future is its uncertainty. It surely has also put those who were and are planning to say ‘I DO’ this year in a se